Power Plant Operator I - Wilmington

ChristianaCare•Wilmington, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is seeking a full-time Certified Power Plant Operator I in Wilmington, Delaware. The operator runs multiple high-pressure boilers and steam-plant equipment, including plant air compressors and fuel and feed-water systems, as well as refrigeration machines and chiller plants and their auxiliary equipment. The role supports hospital heating, dietary, humidification, laundry, and sterilization processes by maintaining required steam pressures and temperatures. The operator monitors plant equipment and systems, records operating data and unusual conditions, performs operator maintenance and water-chemistry testing, and assists with equipment repairs and annual boiler inspections. Work must be performed safely and in accordance with departmental rules and the responsibilities assigned to each shift. The position works rotating shifts, with mandatory overtime when needed to maintain plant coverage.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current driver's license.
If assigned and scheduled to work alone at Wilmington Hospital, must hold a City of Wilmington Fireman's License or a higher-level license (1st, 2nd, or 3rd class Engineer). This license is not required at the Christiana Hospital Campus.
Must successfully demonstrate the ability to complete the Christiana Care Stationary Engineer Exam within the first 90 days of employment. The exam is consistent with the Wilmington Fireman's and 3rd Class Engineering License exams.

Nice To Haves

Stationary Engineering License.
One year of previous experience operating a high-pressure steam plant.
Other City and State Stationary Engineering Licenses, such as a City of Philadelphia Engineer Class “A” license or a Maryland or New Jersey Engineering License, may be considered.

Responsibilities

Operate the steam-generation plant for heating, dietary, humidification, laundry, and sterilization processes, maintaining required steam pressures and temperatures.
Operate and monitor chiller plants and related equipment and systems.
Monitor and report alarms associated with ATS, emergency generators, and medical gas panels.
Monitor gauges and meters to determine power-plant operating conditions.
Report and log unusual conditions.
Maintain a clean and safe workstation.
Perform all aspects of operator maintenance.
Conduct chemical tests of boiler-system and chiller-plant water and maintain appropriate chemical levels.
Start and stop boilers, chillers, and related equipment as needed for load transfers or maintenance.
Clean chiller condenser tubes on schedule before the cooling season.
Load and unload auxiliary equipment and record operating data, including hours, temperatures, pressure, and fuel consumption.
Maintain adequate oil levels in storage tanks for power-plant equipment.
Assist boiler-room maintenance personnel with equipment repair, replacement, and modification.
Assist with taking down and repairing boilers for annual inspections.
Participate in certification exercises, shop meetings, and other activities that provide information and instructions for effective and efficient plant operation.
Follow established departmental safety rules and practices and promptly report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations to a supervisor.
Perform duties in accordance with the Power Plant Operator responsibilities for each designated shift.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
403(b) retirement plan.
Generous paid time off.
Annual membership to care.com.
Access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work.
Retirement planning services.
Financial coaching.
Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
Discounts through vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets.
Employee assistance program.